BiographyGholamreza Farghi
Name:Gholamreza
Last Name:Farghi Sanjani
Birth Date:September 1, 2002 (10th of Shahrivar 1381)
Place of Birth:Shiraz
Occupation:Professional wrestler (Greco-Roman style, 82 kg weight), member of the Iranian national teamGholamreza Farghi’s biography
Gholamreza Farghi Sanjani was born on September 1, 2002, in Shiraz. He is a professional Greco-Roman wrestler. Gholamreza competes in the 82 kg weight class and is a member of Iran’s national team. Despite not having a youth or junior national background, he quickly rose to prominence in the senior level and is recognized as a rising star in Iranian Greco-Roman wrestling. His success results from the support of top coaches like Hassan Rangarz and Ali Ashkani, and consistent training in Shiraz.
Where is Gholamreza Farghi from?
Farghi Sanjani is from Shiraz, Fars Province, Iran.
Gholamreza Farghi’s wife
There has been no public news about the wrestler’s marriage; information about his marital status is not available.
Where is Gholamreza Farghi from?
He started his Greco-Roman wrestling career at the Red Crescent Society of Fars. Originally interested in football, he was encouraged by his father, a champion in traditional wrestling, to pursue wrestling. Under the guidance of top coaches like Ali Ashkani and Hassan Rangarz in Shiraz, he trained and soon excelled in provincial and national competitions during 2018-2019.
Gholamreza Farghi and Mohammadali Geraei’s Wrestling Victory
Farghi defeated 2024 World Champion Mohammadali Geraei twice (4-2 and 6-0) in the 2024 national team qualifiers (Takhi Cup) at 82 kg, earning his spot on the national team for the 2025 Zagreb World Championships. This victory led Farghi to win a gold medal at the World Championships, marking a generational change in the national team.
Gholamreza Farghi in Croatia
Farghi at the 2025 Greco-Roman Wrestling World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, delivered an exceptional performance, remaining undefeated and winning the gold medal in the 82 kg weight class for Iran. In the final, he defeated Georgia’s Gela Bolkvadze decisively with a score of 4-0. This was Iran’s first gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at these championships, and his aggressive and technical style drew worldwide media attention.
Gholamreza Farghi’s professional wrestling career
Recently, Gholamreza Farghi has gained important honors in Greco-Roman wrestling, listed below in full detail.
Gold medal at the 2025 World Championships (Zagreb, Croatia)
- Champion of Takhi Cup 2024 (2025, Shiraz)
- Gold medal at the Iran Youth Championships (2019)
- Champion of Fars Provincial Competitions (2018-2019)
- Gholamreza Farghi
